Manage the delivery of electrical systems engineering projects in the power industry

This standard is about managing the delivery of electrical systems engineering projects in the power industry up to the point of customer boundaries.   This could apply to engineering work on both electrical transmission or electrical distribution networks and could typically apply to voltages from low voltage up to and including transmission voltages such as 400,000 volts. Operations could be aligned with systems using traditional or emerging energy technologies. 
This standard includes monitoring and controlling project progress, managing risks and contingencies, adjusting project plans when required, liaising with stakeholders, evaluating completed projects and making recommendations for improvement.  
This standard is for anyone working for network operators or their sub-contractors who is responsible for the management of electrical engineering projects. This could be carried out by people with different levels of authorisation, but in each case, they may be required to have a degree of supervision which is required for their individual level of authority.

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1. select and apply project management tools and techniques to monitor, control and review project progress in line with organisational procedures
2. monitor project progress against project objectives, timescales and budgets in line with organisational procedures
3. ensure your colleagues fulfil their responsibilities for the achievement of project stages in line with organisational procedures
4. implement processes and resources to manage potential risks arising from projects and deal with contingencies in line with organisational procedures
5. change project plans to respond to problems encountered or changes to organisational objectives in line with organisational procedures, obtaining agreement from project sponsors and other stakeholders, when required
6. communicate project progress and project results to colleagues and stakeholders in line with organisational procedures
7. confirm satisfactory completion of projects with sponsors and stakeholders in line with organisational procedures
8. evaluate the success of projects in line with organisational procedures  
9. make recommendations which identify good practice, areas for improvement and lessons that can be learned and shared in line with organisational procedures
10. celebrate the completion of projects in line with organisational procedures, recognising the contributions of project team members
11. Carry out all work within the remits of own authority and under the supervision of suitably authorised personnel when required

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1. electrical power principles including three phase alternating current and direct current theories; voltage; dynamic and static engineering systems; application of electrical and electronic circuit theory and interfaces between the system voltage control boundaries
2. electricity network design, construction, capabilities, complexities, operations, boundaries, topologies and impact on net zero objectives
3. apparatus which makes up the transmission or distribution network and the design, operation, function and limitations of transmission or distribution plant and equipment
4. electricity network principles of operation in normal and fault conditions and overground and underground networks and associated protection systems and devices
5. the operational and safety control boundaries
6. engineering technical specifications, policies and engineering standards relevant to the role and organisation and how to interpret and utilise them
7. legislation, regulations, guidance and regulators relevant to working with the electricity system framework including those relating to health and safety, risk, wayleaves permissions, environmental sustainability and environmental consents
8. procedures to assess project impact on net zero objectives including Distributed Energy Resources (DER) integration, EV load growth, flexibility services and whole-system interactions
9. emerging technologies and their impact on projected future load, and the impact of shifting generation on network topography
10. the impact of low carbon energy and flexible energy storage on the network
11. the overall vision, objectives and plans of the organisation and any other relevant work being undertaken including required coordination with other business functions
12. the agreed objectives, scope, schedule and constraints of the project and the resources available, including risks and contingencies
13. the organisation's project management methodology, tools and techniques for monitoring, controlling and reviewing progress
14. organisational documentation methods and requirements and reporting systems and associated regulations, policies and security requirements, including data analysis techniques and report writing
15. the role of sponsors and stakeholders in project management in your organisation, why it is important to consult with them, the key stages in which to do so and how to ensure stakeholder engagement reflects net zero objectives
16. organisational systems and methods for recording project and operational information and to meet cybersecurity and data governance requirements, including role-based access, secure storage, audit logging, data retention
17. the type of changes that might need to be made to project plans during implementation and the procedures for doing so
18. effective systems for evaluating the success of projects to identify lessons for the future and recognise the contributions of the team members
19. organisational procedures for communicating with team members, colleagues from wider teams and external stakeholders
20. the training, experience, certification and network operational authorisation required for your role and the requirements for supervision for your level of authority

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2029

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Current

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Original

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Energy & Utility Skills

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N/A

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Electrical Project Engineers

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2123

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electricity; network; assets; utility; utilities; power; electrical system; engineering; transmission; distribution; project; project delivery; risk; contingency; stakeholder liaison; evaluation; recommendations for improvement;

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